deviousness

Example Sentences

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And only now are they fully grasping his deviousness.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2023

Players will be able to make their own levels, which could lead to some Mario Maker-style delights or deviousness once people get their hands on the level creator tools.

From The Verge • Dec. 6, 2021

Let’s pause a moment to appreciate the deviousness of this scam.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2021

What deviousness, to arrange things such that it appears I chose this fate of my own free will!

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2020

Ruth was a pale but complicated woman given to deviousness and ultra-fine manners.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison